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Academy CEO Bill Kramer to receive award at Tokyo film festival
The Tokyo International Film Festival will host an Academy program around a visit by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and two senior colleagues.
The festival is in Tokyo, and its 39th edition runs from October 26 to November 4.
On October 28, Kramer, Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor and Meredith Shea will take part in a panel about the Oscars, international cinema and the Academy’s global initiatives.
Kramer will receive a Global Cinema Leadership Special Award after the panel for his contributions to the global film industry and film culture.
On October 29, Kramer will discuss cinema with Toho CEO Hiro Matsuoka, including theatrical and streaming distribution and international partnerships.
Kramer became Academy CEO in 2022 and has worked to broaden its membership of about 11,000 people and make it more international.
The public events are free, but reservations are required; booking details have not yet been released.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer will receive the Global Cinema Leadership Special Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
The festival’s “Academy in Tokyo” program will include a panel with Kramer and two Academy colleagues on Oct. 28.
Kramer will speak with Toho President and CEO Hiro Matsuoka on Oct. 29 about the global film industry and distribution.
The award recognizes Kramer’s contributions to the global film industry and film culture.
This will be Kramer’s first visit to Asia.
- Who
- Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- What
- He will receive the Global Cinema Leadership Special Award and take part in festival events.
- When
- Oct. 28 and 29; the festival runs Oct. 26–Nov. 4.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan, at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
- Why
- The award recognizes his contributions to the global film industry and the advancement of film culture.
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The Tokyo International Film Festival holds its 39th edition.
Kramer, Lynette Howell Taylor and Meredith Shea are scheduled to join a panel, after which Kramer will receive the award.
The Academy is scheduled to hold a private reception for its members.
Kramer is scheduled to speak with Toho President and CEO Hiro Matsuoka.
- Award
- Global Cinema Leadership Special Award
- Festival
- 39th Tokyo International Film Festival
- Panel date
- Oct. 28
- Matsuoka conversation
- Oct. 29
- Academy membership
- 11,000 globally
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the honor recognizes his contribution to the growth of the worldwide film business and to film culture